Transport
No assurances small airlines can keep going with new loans
Regional airlines are giving no assurances new government loans will be enough to keep their flying routes open for business in the long-term. The government is offering small carriers concessionary… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Government loans to keep small airlines afloat
Small passenger airlines are set to receive up to $30 million in loans from the government to help with rising costs. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
Seventy years since pilot lands on Tasman Glacier
This year marks seven decades since a Kiwi pilot changed the course of aviation by touching down on the Tasman Glacier using a plane fitted with retractable skis. Katie Todd reports on the milestone. Audio
Sounds Air on govt support for regional airlines
The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue and will help some struggling regional airlines but warns it won't solve everything. Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford… Audio
Govt provides low-interest loans to regional airlines
Regional airlines have long been sounding the alarm over out-of-control costs with some forced to slash routes that are no longer sustainable. Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones spoke to… Audio
Concerns raised over aging bridges on State Highways
A climate economist is raising questions about how well the country's aging bridges will survive the next big cyclone. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Extra funding to help save New Zealand's rail heritage
Their funding will jump from $125,000 to $500,000 a year. Mark Leishman speaks to the trust's chairman Dr Murray King. Audio
Air NZ's profit drops 15 percent in a year
Air New Zealand's profit has dropped 15% in a year and there's more turbulence ahead. The national carrier reported a net profit of $126 million the year ended June compared with $146 million a year… Audio
Motorists face summer disruption during Transmission Gully repairs
It will take six months from October to resurface the road and fix areas damaged by water, the NZ Transport Agency says.
$118 extra to drive a RAV4: What RUC changes mean for the climate
Universal road user charges will change the way drivers of our 3 million petrol vehicles contribute to the cost of roads. Audio
Major Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA funding
Councillors have been presented with a revised "value for money" option of the Cameron Road Stage 2 development.
Transmission Gully reopens after serious crash
Meanwhile, a multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's harbour bridge has been cleared.
The battle against illegal parking on new bike path
Just metres away, is an sign warning of $100 fines plus towing costs.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered… Audio
Cars on grass, on new cycleway, but Auckland Transport has to waive some fines
A bike lane on Auckland's Meola road is proving so popular even cars are using it. Ross McNaughton reports. Audio
Fast ferry between Wellington and Marlborough proposed
An iwi and construction consortium is proposing a public-private partnership for a multi-use ferry terminal and port at Marlborough's Clifford Bay. CB Port director Stephen Grice spoke to Corin Dann.
…Experts divided on whether universal RUCs will lower emissions
Universal road user charges are set to start in 2027, changing the way drivers of three and a half million petrol vehicles help pay for roads. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Cars on grass, on new cycleway, but AT has to waive some fines
A bike lane on Auckland's Meola Rd is proving popular with motorists.. and Auckland Transport is struggling to police it. Ross McNaughton has the story. Audio
